What went wrong, what we learned, and what’s next? In this reflective episode of In Check with Fintech, Rogier sits down with two of PCN’s top recruiters, Nathan Southerton & Kevin Daul, to break down the key challenges, trends, and lessons from 2024’s fintech and fintech hiring landscapes. This year brought a perfect storm: slower hiring processes, skills gaps, layoffs, and shifting talent demands, leaving recruiters and founders asking, “How do we find the right people to drive our businesses forward?” In this episode, we cover: - Major industry shifts: The rise of embedded finance, AI advancements, and regulatory changes. - Hiring realities in 2024: Layoffs, leadership gaps, and the growing demand for niche skills. - How freelance talent bridged gaps and changed the hiring landscape. - What fintech companies and candidates can do to succeed in 2025. Whether you’re interested in fintech innovation, recruitment strategies, or building a career in this dynamic space, this episode offers insights you can’t afford to miss. Keywords: fintech recruitment, embedded finance, AI in fintech, regulatory challenges, fintech trends, hiring strategies, freelance talent, leadership roles, compliance skills.